# Southwell Law, LLC

> Explore our articles, guides, and insights covering various legal topics to empower your understanding of the law.

> ## About Us

Southwell Law, LLC is a criminal defense law firm dedicated to providing high-quality, cost-efficient legal representation. As a solo practitioner, Robert Southwell delivers direct, personalized advocacy to ensure every client receives a fair and just outcome.

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- [Salem, Oregon](https://southwelllaw.com/locations/salem/)
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## Posts

- [What Should I do if I am contacted by a Police Officer?](https://southwelllaw.com/what-should-i-do-if-i-am-contacted-by-a-police-officer/)
- [Arrested? What Now?](https://southwelllaw.com/arrested-what-now/)
- [Given a Citation? What your next steps should be?](https://southwelllaw.com/given-a-citation-what-your-next-steps-should-be/)
- [Degrees of Sexual Assault in Oregon](https://southwelllaw.com/degrees-of-sexual-assault-in-oregon/)
- [Oregon Sex Offender Laws: What You Should Know](https://southwelllaw.com/oregon-sex-offender-laws-what-you-should-know/)
- [Can a Minor Be Charged with Molestation?](https://southwelllaw.com/can-a-minor-be-charged-with-molestation/)
- [What Are the Two Major Categories of Defense to Crimes?](https://southwelllaw.com/what-are-the-two-major-categories-of-defense-to-crimes/)
- [Differences Between a Defense Attorney and a Prosecutor?](https://southwelllaw.com/differences-between-a-defense-attorney-and-a-prosecutor/)
- [Automobile Stops and Dog Sniff Searches: What To Know](https://southwelllaw.com/automobile-stops-and-dog-sniff-searches-what-to-know/)
- [Differences Between Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences](https://southwelllaw.com/differences-between-concurrent-and-consecutive-sentences/)
- [What is My Sentence Going to Be for a Felony Conviction?](https://southwelllaw.com/what-is-my-sentence-going-to-be-for-a-felony-conviction/)
- [Can the Police Force Me to Give a DNA Sample?](https://southwelllaw.com/can-the-police-force-me-to-give-a-dna-sample/)
- [The Juror as Audience: The Impact of Non-Verbal Communication at Trial](https://southwelllaw.com/the-juror-as-audience-the-impact-of-non-verbal-communication-at-trial/)
- [What Can You Afford to Risk? Self-Incrimination in Civil Litigation](https://southwelllaw.com/what-can-you-afford-to-risk-self-incrimination-in-civil-litigation/)
- [Should I Get a Lawyer for a Speeding Ticket](https://southwelllaw.com/should-i-get-a-lawyer-for-a-speeding-ticket/)
- [How to Beat a DUI in Oregon](https://southwelllaw.com/how-to-beat-a-dui-in-oregon/)
- [Should I Get a Lawyer For a Protection Order](https://southwelllaw.com/should-i-get-a-lawyer-for-a-restraining-order/)
- [How to Defend Against a Restraining or Stalking Order](https://southwelllaw.com/how-to-defend-against-a-restraining-order/)
- [Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Oregon?](https://southwelllaw.com/can-you-refuse-a-breathalyzer-test-in-oregon-state/)
- [Types of Defense Attorneys](https://southwelllaw.com/types-of-defense-attorneys/)
- [Do I Need a Lawyer for a Restraining or Stalking Order Hearing?](https://southwelllaw.com/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-a-restraining-order-hearing/)
- [Can You Get a Restraining of Stalking Order Against a Minor](https://southwelllaw.com/can-you-get-a-restraining-order-against-a-minor/)
- [How Much is a Lawyer For Domestic Violence](https://southwelllaw.com/how-much-is-a-lawyer-for-domestic-violence/)

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## Cases

- [Defense Investigation Reveals State Charged Wrong Suspect](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/defense-investigation-reveals-state-charged-wrong-suspect/)
- [Discovery Violations Lead to Full Dismissal](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/discovery-violations-lead-to-full-dismissal/)
- [Discrediting Multiple Witnesses Using Expert Testimony - Criminal Traffic Case](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/discrediting-multiple-witnesses-using-expert-testimony-criminal-traffic-case/)
- [Loss of Evidence (and State's Delay) = Full Dismissal](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/loss-of-evidence-and-states-delay-full-dismissal/)
- [Using Effective Negotiation to Benefit Sympathetic (But Guilty) Client](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/using-effective-negotiation-to-benefit-sympathetic-but-guilty-client/)
- [Hasty Arrest By Police = Hasty Dismissal For Client](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/hasty-arrest-by-police-hasty-dismissal-for-client/)
- [Superior Knowledge of Criminal Statute Leads to Acquittal of Serious Felony](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/superior-knowledge-of-criminal-statute-leads-to-acquittal-of-serious-felony/)
- [Discrediting an Honest Witness - NOT Guilty On All Counts](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/discrediting-an-honest-witness-not-guilty-on-all-counts/)
- [Lack of Evidence = Lack of Case (and Full Dismissal!)](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/lack-of-evidence-and-full-dismissal/)
- [From Mandatory Prison to Simple Assault](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/from-mandatory-prison-to-simple-assault/)
- [Defense Proved Allegations Were False](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/defense-proved-allegations-were-false/)
- [Animal Neglect Reduced to Violation](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/animal-neglect-reduced-to-violation/)
- [Dismissal of DUI Charge – Sleep-Deprived Client](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/dismissal-of-dui-charge-sleep-deprived-client/)
- [Dismissal of DUI Charge – Controlled Substances in Blood Draw](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/dismissal-of-dui-charge-controlled-substances-in-blood-draw/)
- [Dismissal of Traffic Charge](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/dismissal-of-traffic-charge/)
- [Public Indecency – Acquittal at Trial](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/public-indecency-acquittal-at-trial/)
- [Domestic Violence Assault – Dismissal with Prejudice](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/domestic-violence-assault-dismissal-with-prejudice/)
- [Domestic Violence Assault – Acquittal at Trial](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/domestic-violence-assault-acquittal-at-trial/)
- [Resisting Arrest and Assault of a Public Safety Officer – Acquittal at Trial](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/resisting-arrest-and-assault-of-a-public-safety-officer-acquittal-at-trial/)
- [Ballot Measure 11 Charge and all Felonies Acquitted at Trial](https://southwelllaw.com/case-result/ballot-measure-11-charge-and-all-felonies-acquitted-at-trial/)

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> ## Contact & Location

- **Email:** robert@southwelllaw.com
- **Phone:** (971) 336-7537
- **Address:** 528 Cottage Street NE, Suite 204B, Salem, OR 97301


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